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Topic: Security risks with using Windows 10 - page 6. (Read 5304 times)

sr. member
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November 13, 2015, 10:47:04 AM
#4
Quoted from the privacy policy...

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“We will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to protect our customers or enforce the terms governing the use of the services."

I fail to see how they will protect their users by invading their privacy. That is unless they mean to 'backup' the data for the user but if that is the case they should make use of encryption so that nobody at MS will be able to access such information. This statement from them comes across as very arrogant. Sounds just like the NSA and all the other 3 letter agencies... 'We do this for your protection...'
legendary
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November 13, 2015, 10:30:04 AM
#3
remain with windows 7 for bitcoin, maybe run it on a virtual machine or separated machine

you can also leave a small amount on your machine as a trap to now if it is secure, best method ever for me
legendary
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November 13, 2015, 10:12:34 AM
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I am looking to upgrade to a new computer with Windows 10 but i have head that Windows 10 has some privacy issues which can be security risks to bitcoin wallets on Windows 10 devices. What exactly are those issues and what risks do they pose to bitcoiners using Windows 10?

See for background:

http://bravenewcoin.com/news/using-bitcoin-on-windows-10/
http://www.secureworks.com/cyber-threat-intelligence/threats/cryptocurrency-stealing-malware-landscape/

Windows 10 is a privacy nightmare for users but the new operating system is no more inherently insecure for bitcoin that 7 or 8. You need to be aware that malware stealing bitcoin has become common. Using a passphrase is often no protection as the malware logs your keystrokes or monitors the clipboard. If you use a hardware wallet like Trezor to keep your private keys offline you can avoid the risks.
hero member
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November 13, 2015, 10:01:55 AM
#1
I am looking to upgrade to a new computer with Windows 10 but i have head that Windows 10 has some privacy issues which can be security risks to bitcoin wallets on Windows 10 devices. What exactly are those issues and what risks do they pose to bitcoiners using Windows 10?
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